Meridian Calais

The boss of P&O Ferries has told MPs the sudden mass-sacking of almost 800 workers is a difficult decision he wished the company 'never ever had to make'.

The fire broke out as the ferry was heading from Dover to Calais - and now the ship has been towed to Calais.

The initial breakdown late on Tuesday affected the 3.50pm Eurotunnel Le Shuttle service from Calais to Folkestone.